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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.92, 1,562.81 and 893.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.92, 1,562.81 and 893.79 is: 1,339.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.92 : 1,562.81 = 893.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.92/1,562.81 = 893.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.92x = 1,562.81 × 893.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.92x = 1,396,819.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,819.48/1,042.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.34

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